On Tue, 23 Feb 1999, Jeff Snook wrote:
> Dear Vintage Racers,
>
> 4. Any problems running synthetic gear oil in an overdrive
> transmission?
I wouldn't use synthetic for break-in (in the motor) the common
wisdom on the list to use petroleum based oil to bed in your rings
an then go to synthetics
I've noticed an increase in leaks... The synthetic stuff seems to
know exactly where to go to get away especially in the dif...
Otherwise, I just keep ahead of the flow:)
gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L)
"That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!"
Greg Petrolati, Champaign, Illinois
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